Miami is one of the busiest cities in the US for cosmetic surgery, and most surgeons there recommend lymphatic massage after liposuction, a BBL or a tummy tuck to help with swelling and bruising. You don't have to travel to a clinic while you're sore: a licensed therapist can come to your home, hotel or rental with everything needed for the session.
Bigtoe offers post-operative lymphatic massage at home across the Miami area. This guide covers timing, what a session involves, what therapists can and can't do, and how to book a series.
When to start
Follow your surgeon's plan. Many patients start within the first days to weeks after surgery and book a series rather than a single session. Bigtoe asks for your surgery date when you book and schedules post-op sessions from 3 days after surgery onward, so the first visit falls in a safe window.
What a session involves
- Feather-light strokes that avoid strain on healing tissue.
- Clearing the main drainage areas first, then working toward the treated areas.
- Gentle pumping movements that move fluid without pressing on incisions.
- Most sessions run 60 to 90 minutes. Have your compression garment ready as your surgeon directs.
What a massage therapist does not do
Post-op lymphatic massage is not medical drainage. Therapists do not treat open wounds, remove fluid, or handle surgical drains. If you have an open incision, a fever or signs of infection, call your surgeon instead of booking.
Recovering in a hotel or rental
Many people travel to Miami for surgery and recover in a hotel or short-term rental for a week or two. Therapists can come to your room or rental: add the building, unit number and any parking or front-desk instructions when you book, so your therapist can get to you without you having to come downstairs.
If you're flying home partway through your series, you can book sessions in your home city too. Bigtoe offers post-op lymphatic massage in 40+ US cities.
Where we come to
Bigtoe therapists cover the Miami area, including:
- Brickell, Downtown and Edgewater
- Miami Beach and North Beach
- Coral Gables, Coconut Grove and South Miami
- Doral, Hialeah and Miami Lakes
- Aventura, Sunny Isles and North Miami
- Kendall and Pinecrest
Booking a series with Bigtoe
Choose Post-Op Lymphatic Massage, enter your surgery date, and set the time and place. Bigtoe sends a licensed therapist who has opted in to post-op work. The price is shown before you book, including the standard 20% tip, with no booking fee or membership, and package discounts are available when you book a series. After your first session you can request the same therapist for follow-ups, which keeps your care consistent.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get post-op lymphatic massage at home in Miami?
Yes. Bigtoe sends licensed therapists who do post-op lymphatic massage to homes, hotels and short-term rentals across the Miami area. They bring the table, linens and supplies.
How soon after surgery can I book?
Bigtoe schedules post-op sessions from 3 days after surgery onward. Your surgeon's instructions come first, so check with them about timing.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on the procedure and your surgeon. Many patients book a series over the first few weeks. Ask your surgeon what they recommend.
Can a therapist come to my hotel in Miami?
Yes. Add your hotel, room number and any front-desk instructions when you book. Hotel sessions carry a hotel fee, which is shown before you book.